Tearful Triumph: Mariota’s Heisman Rewind In 2014 Marcus Mariota became Oregon’s first Heisman Trophy winner and the first Polynesian born player to claim college football’s biggest individual honor. His acceptance speech overflowed with gratitude for teammates, coaches, the offensive line, Phil and Penny Knight, family, friends, the Polynesian community and “Hawaii nei.” The trophy’s display…

Freshman Duo Set to Rewrite Duck Records Oregon’s ground game found new life this season thanks to true freshmen Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr. Thrust into action behind starter Noah Whittington, the pair combined for over 1,000 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, surpassing veteran expectations and rewriting the freshman record books. Davison piled up…

Barnett’s Grit: From ACL Tear to Playoff Heir James Madison’s redshirt junior quarterback Alonza Barnett III overcame a torn ACL suffered in the 2024 regular-season finale to reclaim his starting role just nine months later. After missing the Boca Raton Bowl and dedicating his offseason to grueling rehab, Barnett returned for the 2025 opener and…

Duck QB Dante Moore’s Top NFL Destinations Oregon’s rising star quarterback Dante Moore has NFL scouts buzzing, with mock drafts slotting him as a potential top-5 pick. Three franchises stand out: the Arizona Cardinals, who could trade on Kyler Murray’s slump and pair Moore with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride; the Pittsburgh Steelers, seeking…

Ex-Duck Bo Nix’s Bronco Charge Lights Up Week 14 Former Oregon Ducks QB Bo Nix continued his breakout season with the Denver Broncos in Week 14, completing 31 of 38 passes for 212 yards and adding a rushing touchdown. His efforts helped Denver secure its best record since their 2015 Super Bowl win. Meanwhile, ex-Duck…

Top-Flight Recruits Take Center Stage Oregon’s gridiron gurus didn’t just lock in a College Football Playoff berth—they also landed two five-star phenoms. At his CFP selection presser, Coach Dan Lanning couldn’t resist bragging about Jalen Lott, the speedster with breakaway tape and defensive back chops, and Kendre Harrison, the red-zone wrecking ball who moonlights as…

Coach Lanning’s Playoff Pep Talk and Coordinator Exodus Oregon head coach Dan Lanning took center stage on ESPN’s CFP Selection Show to address the Ducks’ absence of a first-round bye, the departures of offensive coordinator Will Stein and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, and his admiration for James Madison coach Bob Chesney. Lanning lauded his team’s…

From Co-Coordinator to Defensive Maestro When longtime co-defensive coordinator Chris Hampton was tapped to replace departing Tosh Lupoi, Oregon’s defense morphed from a middle‐of‐the‐pack unit into a top‐10 scoring force and the nation’s No. 3 passing defense in 2025. Hampton’s arrival in 2023 saw points‐allowed drop from 27.4 to 16.5 per game and pass yards…

From Autzen to Lexington: Stein’s Spring Game Invasion Will Stein, Oregon’s former offensive coordinator, has traded Autzen Stadium for Kroger Field, bringing with him the Ducks’ full-contact spring game tradition. After three seasons orchestrating explosive offenses and mentoring NFL-bound quarterbacks, Stein vows to replace Kentucky’s no-tackle drills and 7-on-7 showcases with a hard-hitting, pads-on scrimmage.…

Stein Swaps Ducks for Wildcats, Praise for Lanning Will Stein, Oregon’s outgoing offensive coordinator, officially accepted the head coaching job at Kentucky, leaving the Ducks in search of his replacement. At his introductory press conference, Stein effusively praised mentor Dan Lanning, calling him “phenomenal,” crediting him for teaching a growth mindset and promising to lean…